RVN – Part-time – Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover

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Role Details:
- Fixed-term contract for one year, starting 10 December 2025.
- Part-time, two days per week (Wednesday and Thursday).
- Working hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm or 8:30 am – 6:00 pm.
- No weekends, out-of-hours, or on-call duties.
- Salary between £12,000 and £13,600 p/a, reflective of skills and experience
- Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, East Sussex
About the Role:
The client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dynamic team on a part-time basis. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment, covering maternity leave.
Support and Growth:
The practice is committed to professional development, offering opportunities for continued learning through in-house and external CPD. This supportive environment ensures team members can enhance their skills and grow their careers.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The role would suit a nurse who:
- Stays composed and approachable under pressure.
- Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.
- Demonstrates a passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care.
- Possesses strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
- Maintains a high level of attention to detail.
- Is committed to ongoing professional development and advancing veterinary nursing knowledge.
Benefits (pro-rata):
- Six weeks of holiday per year, including Bank Holidays.
- Option to buy and sell holiday entitlement.
- Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay.
- Coverage of RCVS and VDS fees, plus one additional subscription.
- £600 CPD allowance with three days of CPD leave.
- Employee discount.
- Pension scheme.
- Health Shield Scheme.
About the Practice:
The practice is a well-established, RCVS-accredited facility located in Shoreham-by-Sea, East Sussex. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and is an ISFM-accredited Cat Friendly Clinic. The team comprises dedicated professionals, including multiple certificate holders, with expertise in areas such as orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotic animal care. The practice operates a full-out-of-hours team in addition to its day team at the hospital.
Job Reference: JN-082025-32995